Administrative Support Assistant
What you'd do
At the Indian Health Service, Administrative Support Assistant are essential to the success of daily operation. Guided by our mission to improve the health of American Indian and Alaskan Native people, you provide critical administrative organization support that enable healthcare teams to deliver quality care, while fostering a professional and welcoming environment for patients and staff. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Receives, assesses, routes, handles incoming and outgoing materials such as routine correspondence, reports, memoranda and other forms of written communication. Performs office automation duties such as reports, forms, presentation materials which may include complex graphs, charts, and tabular materials. Compiles, organizes, and tracks program data which may include statistical information in support of the organization's program operations. Manages the appointment and meeting schedule for the Director of the organizational unit served. Receives, refers, and interacts with persons within and outside the immediate organizational unit. Performs a wide variety of administrative tasks such as purchasing supplies, equipment and other materials utilizing prescribed purchasing guidelines and procedures. Follows-up on and tracks expenditures and ensures prompt payment.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Performing clerical work such as preparing, receiving and verifying documents; maintaining office records; and locating and compiling data or information from files and other data sources. OR Successfully completed 4 years of education beyond the high school level. Education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level. Must submit transcripts GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Creating a variety of correspondence in proper formats using word processing programs; maintaining manual and electronic calendars to add, delete, or change meetings; serving as a receptionist or point-of-contact for an office; and performing data entry into an automated timekeeping system. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Managing calendars and meeting schedules for higher level staff; performing specialized office tasks in support of a unit including screening training requests, compiling information from a variety of sources to prepare reports; and preparing and submit supply requisitions according to established rules. Typing Proficiency Requirements: In addition to meeting experience or education requirements, applicants must provide evidence of their typing proficiency of 40 words per minute typing speed based on a 5-minute sample from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates. Certificate must not be over three (3) years old and must be on a business letterhead. This agency does not accept self-certifications. For current or former Navajo Area Indian Health Service employees who left within three (3) years, you may attach a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Office Automation (OA) next to your position title. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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